Hello again, Audiophiles! Craig and I are back with the second part of our Re-Roxy series on Guitar & Pen. In this episode, we take the deep dive into Bryan Ferry & Co.’s second album, For Your Pleasure, released in 1973. Considered by some to be the band’s masterpiece, it was also the last Roxy record to feature Brian Eno and the first and only to feature “guest artiste” and bassist John Porter. I’m still not ready to say that I like FYP “better” than the eponymous debut album—much less that it is “the one truly great British album,” as Morrissey reportedly claimed—but I have to admit that the band exhibited a focus “The Second Time Around” which “The Debut(ante)” lacked. In any case, feel free to agree or disagree as Craig and I break it all down for you with our track-by-track analysis and discussion. And now, without further ado, for your pleasure, in our present state, part false, part true, like anything, we present ourselves . . . and our humble podcast. Press play above to hear the full convo and/or watch the video on my YouTube channel:
Show Notes
Was “Do the Strand,” like “Virginia Plain,” inspired by cigarettes?
Lou Says:
Feel like the Strand Has become too bland? Make a switch And do the Ostrich!
Oh, to have seen these boyoyoys live back in the day!
Did the Police rip Roxy off?
Read the story of Phil Manzanera’s red Gibson Firebird here.
Still available on eBay:
Eno solo:
Eno bio:
